FRIDAY, DEC . 15, 2017 Eye on the Fleet ,

Vol . 17 no . 46 WWW .CNIC .nAVy .MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA SAR busy Elfin magic with rescues

From NAS Key West Public Affairs

(Dec . 7, 2017) Lt . Patrick aval Air Station ‘Snoopy’ Imperato, left, Key West Search and Lt . Roderick ‘Disco Stu’ O’Hearn of VFC-111 Nand Rescue crews check out a display fea- were busy this week in turing Naval Aviator No . two separate rescues. 2612 Lt . Paul Reams, who The first rescue flew at Naval Air Station occurred Saturday as SAR Key West in 1918, dur- was on a routine mainte- ing the NAS Key West nance check flight in the Centennial of Naval Lower Keys. A SAR crew- Aviation Celebration at member spotted a semi- the Key West Art and capsized 32-foot white Historical Society’s sailboat about 3:15 p.m. Custom House . U.S. Navy photo by in the vicinity of Marvin Trice Denny Key. The crewmember then spotted a man and a small dinghy washed inside: ashore just east of Marvin Key. U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl After determining the ASK A SAILOR survivor needed assis- ransportation/Personal Property Assistant Stephanie Chapple, dressed as the ‘Elf on the Shelf,’ is all smiles Holiday plans?...... 2 tance, the crew contacted after winning the Elf Contest during the Civilian Morale, Welfare Recreation Association’s Annual Holiday VISITING VET Coast Guard Sector Key TAppreciation Luncheon Tuesday at the Beachside Marriott. Also shown are, from left, CMWRA President Pet checks...... 3 West and received ampli- Donald Allman, Naval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker and Deputy Supply Officer fying information to con- Diane Moll. SANTA duct a rescue. They then Stops over at Sigsbee. . . . . 5 lowered a SAR medical technician to the mariner, 100 YEARS who was hoisted to the NAS marks 100 years of naval aviation Monday NAS celebrates ...... 6, 7 helicopter. Once rescued, the flight diverted to Boca From NAS Key West TOP OF PAGE ONE: Chica Field as the inclem- Public Affairs annex. of a small coastal air patrol ramps, a dirigible hangar, a U .S . Navy Sailors demon- ent weather had fouled The nation’s southern- station on July 13, 1917, at hydrogenerator plant, and strate the operation of the the landing at Lower Keys aval Air Station most Naval Base, estab- what is now Trumbo Point, temporary barracks. mobile crash crane during Medical Center. The vic- Key West celebrates lished in 1823, proved to be on land leased from the On Sept. 22 of that year, a crash and salvage drill as tim was transferred to an its Centennial of an ideal training ground for Florida East Coast Railroad the base’s log book recorded part of Tiger Cruise 2017 N aboard the aircraft carrier ambulance and taken to Naval Aviation on Monday, the Navy’s fledgling aviation Company. the first naval flight ever USS Nimitz (CVN 68), in the LKMC. marking 100 years since force as the U.S. prepared The project involved made from Key West - a Pacific Ocean . Naval Air Base Key West for World War I. Ground dredging, erection of station see SAR page 2 was commissioned at the was broken for construction buildings, three seaplane see NAS page 6 2• •Dec. 15, 2017

box for the unfinished category. “God loves us so much, and I’m not saying these things He protects us when we need A place are bad, but if it robs you of it most. He is faithful to those the feeling of peace, maybe you who come to Him seeking rest. should stop and reflect on the He cradles us in His loving arms Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby J. Baker of peace peace of God by attending a local and shuts out the assaults of church worship service, or just the world. In Him we can know Executive Officer Cmdr. Greg Brotherton he things you have sitting in that peace and tranquility beyond learned and received CHAPLAIN'S place of worship our wildest dreams.” (Taken PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER and heard and seen CORNER and meditating from “Wisdom from the Bible, Trice Denny “T EDITOR in me practice these things, and on how peace can Daily Thoughts from Proverbs”). the God of peace will be with be a part of your Please come and join us for Jolene Scholl Dec. 15 you.” (Philippians 4:9) life. worship at 10:30 a.m. every STAFF I enjoy this time of year very “The house of Sundays. This Sunday our ser- MC2 Cody Babin 1845 - Yorktown captures the slaver much and love to see the joy that God can indeed vice will be at the Community This newspaper is an authorized Panther off Kabenda, Africa. Previously people seem to share as well. be a haven of Center on Sigsbee Annex with publication for members of the NAS Key West military service and their families. that September, Yorktown also cap- The heartbreak that I seem to safety from our Praise Band and Children’s Its contents do not necessarily Command Chaplain tured the slavers Pons and Patuxent. have during this festive season the whirl of Church. reflect the official views of the U.S. Lt. Cmdr. Government, the Department of is the hustle and bustle that our the world. God Please visit our Facebook Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do communities and society seems Scott Mason knows that we page (NAS Key West Chapel) for not imply endorsement thereof. Dec. 16 The editorial content of this to get sucked into. need a place upcoming events. If you are in newspaper is prepared, edited 1998 - In Operation Desert Fox, Navy We have to get the best gift for where we can feel safe and need of chaplain care, please call and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Naval Air Station Key cruise missiles attack Iraq to degrade that friend or loved one, or set secure. We are shielded in our your chaplains at 305-293-2318, West, Florida. Additional copy Saddam Hussein’s ability to make and up that party just right for the faith in God, and once shielded Naval Air Station Key West, and photographs provided by the readers of the Southernmost use weapons of mass destruction. guest, or attend just one more nothing in this world can pen- or 305-292-8788, Coast Guard Flyer should be addressed to: gathering to put a check in the etrate. Sector Key West. Editor, Southernmost Flyer, Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Dec. 17 Station, Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001. Copy can also be e-mailed to jolene.scholl@ 1917 - While underway off Point Loma, navy.mil. Telephone (305) Calif., USS F 1 collides with her sister 293-2425/2434. DSN 483- What are you doing for the holidays? 2425/2434. submarine, USS F 3. With her hull torn Deadline for all editorial copy open amidships, she rapidly sinks and Naval Air Station Key West’s Sailors have made plans for their holiday leave, including those who is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding publication. All articles must be loses 19 crewmen. work at Boca Chica Field. Sailors will be off in shifts, ensuring operations are covered even during submitted on disk in text format, the holidays. written in upper/lower case style. Dec. 18 ABECS James AC2 Kristin Golder ABH2 ACAN 1941 - The U.S. declares war on Colley Roidy Amparo Matthew Cotter SAR Germany and Italy. “I am going to continued from page 2 “I am spending time Colorado to spend “I am taking my “I am saving money Dec. 19 with my family in Key time with family and daughter on all of and spending time A second rescue was West.” go to my niece’s first the light tours in Key with friends in Key made Wednesday after 1941 - The Naval Academy class of 1942 birthday.” West.” West.” SAR was notified by the graduates six months early due to the Coast Guard at 8:35 a.m. nation’s entry into World War II. of an injured fisherman onboard a fishing vessel Dec. 20 12 miles east of the . 1989 - Naval Special Warfare Task Arriving at 9 a.m., the Force Papa attacks Punta Paitilla crew used a rescue bas- Airport during Operation Just Cause ket to hoist the injured to prevent the dictator, Gen. Manuel man, who suffered a bro- Noriega, from leaving Panama. ken wrist and ribs in a fall, aboard the helo and Dec. 21 headed to LKMC, landing at 9:40 a.m. 1861 - Congress authorizes the Medal The names of the two of Honor, the nation’s highest military rescued men and their award, for Naval enlisted personnel. colley golder amparo cotter status weren’t available. Dec. 15, 2017 • • 3

NEX A-OK rewards students Tender touch Briefly… From NEXCOM age or equivalent record of Public Affairs accomplishment. Survey underway Eligible students include he Navy Exchange dependent children of NAS Key West Homes’ 2017 Service Command active duty members, Resident Satisfaction Survey is Thas been offering reservists and military now underway. Surveys are being students a chance to help retirees. Students must be accepted throughout the month pay for college through enrolled in first through of December, and residents who its A-OK Student Reward 12th grade. Dependent return their surveys are entered Program since 1997. children without an indi- into a drawing for several great The A-OK Student vidual dependent identifi- prizes. Reward Program offers cation card must be accom- Surveys are available at the all qualified students to panied by their sponsor to housing office. Call 305-292-5590 participate in a quarter- submit their entry. Each for more information. ly drawing for monetary student may enter only awards of $2,500, $1,500, once each grading period Get active with MCHC $1,000 or $500 for a total and must re-enter with of $5,500 per quarter. The each qualifying report The Multicultural Heritage next drawing will be at the card. Committee is looking for more end of December 2017. To enter the drawing, people - Sailors and DOD civil- Any eligible full-time stop by any NEX with ians - to join the organization. The student that has a B-grade a current report card or MCHC meets every Thursday at point average equivalent progress report and have noon in Bldg. A-324 conference or better, as determined a NEX associate verify the room, Boca Chica Field. For more by their school system, eligibility. Then fill out an information, email PRC Michael may enter the drawing. entry card and obtain an Dees at [email protected]. Homeschooled students A-OK ID which entitles the can also qualify with student to discount cou- Join CSADD acknowledgement that the pons for NEX products and student has a “B” aver- services. The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions is cur- rently looking for new members. Meetings are every Tuesday at 2 U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl p.m. in the Air Ops Conference rmy veterinarian Capt. Katy Edwards, with Sgt. John Snook, exam- Room. For more information, ines Sakura Tuesday at Trumbo Point. Edwards, from Patrick Air email AZCS (AW) Amy-Shirelle AForce Base, was here for the quarterly veterinary clinic at Naval Air Santos at amy-shirelle.santos@ Station Key West this week. navy.mil. Fix the leaks - every wasted drop counts Job Title: T-Line From NAS Key West tips to help with that effort: Check your water meter before and Hometown: Apopka, Florida Energy Manager Take a look at your water usage dur- after a two-hour period when no water Prior Duty Stations: USS ing a colder month, such as January or is being used. If the meter changes at Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN id you know that an American February. If a family of four exceeds all, you probably have a leak. 69) home can waste, on average, Identify toilet leaks by placing a more than 10,000 gallons drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. Hobbies: Traveling. D of water every year due to running If any color shows up in the bowl after Most Interesting Experience: toilets, dripping faucets, and other 15 minutes, you have a leak. (Be sure Deployment. household leaks? to flush immediately after the experi- Future Plans: Finish school. Nationwide, more than one trillion ment to avoid staining the tank.) ABH3 gallons of water leak from homes each Examine faucet gaskets and pipe Robert Wynn Jr . year. That’s a good reason to peri- 12,000 gallons per month, there are fittings for any water on the outside odically check for leaks. Here are some serious leaks. of the pipe to check for surface leaks. 4• •Dec. 15, 2017 MWR Update

Craft nights a.m. - 9 p.m. daily regular hours, 5 a.m. - 8:30 ing the season, and the full time and flex Child Care com to find out what MWR Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee p.m., Monday - Friday and Fly Away Café will serve Workers and Housekeepers has to offer: restaurants MWR Community Park: - 10 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday dinner specials. For addi- but many other positions and bars, sports and fit- Recreation offers a number - Sunday - Sunday. A limited class tional information, call available. ness, child care, leisure of craft nights at the Sigsbee schedule continues. The 305-293-2468 or visit www. For a full list of open recreation, pool and splash Community Center each Corn hole tourney schedule: NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ positions and a PDF appli- parks, special events, gear month. All supplies are pro- Yoga: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. at the events cation form visit www. rentals, marinas, lodging, vided and patrons are wel- Register for MWR’s Sigsbee Community Center Saturday: Wavy Dave NavyMWRKeyWest. discounted attraction tick- come to bring their favorite the Holiday Corn Hole Cycling: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. from 6 - 9 p.m. com/jobs. ets and more. Visit your beverages. Most activities Tournament by emailing Cycling Studio on Boca Dec. 31: Island Time Band Apple or Android APP store are open to children unless [email protected]. Chica from 7 - 10 p.m. New Year’s MWR Website and search for: NavyMWR stated otherwise. To regis- The tournament starts at 5 Cardio Caliente: 5:30 - Eve Party Key West. Have it all at ter, make full payment at p.m. Dec. 22 at the Sunset 6:30 p.m. MWR has a new web- your fingertips and make the Tickets & Travel Office Lounge. For more informa- Job opportunities site and APP that provides the most of what MWR on . tion, call 305-797-7791. Woof Walk our patrons with a full list has to offer. Other sourc- Tuesday: Mini Yarn Hat There are currently a of facilities, programs, ser- es of information include Ornaments, 6 - 8 p.m. Single Sailor Dress up your dog and number of open positions vices and current employ- Facebook and Twitter “NAS head over to the Sigsbee within MWR and NGIS. ment opportunities. Visit Key West MWR” and the Sunset Lounge The Liberty Program Dog Park for the Holiday There is an urgent need for www.navymwrkeywest. Weekly Activities Sheet. offers events and activities Woof Walk Saturday. Live entertainment and for single or unaccompanied The one-mile walk begins free events can be found E-6 and below. Follow on at 10 a.m. Prizes are award- at the Sigsbee Park Sunset Facebook at www.Facebook. ed for the best dressed, best Lounge. All events are from com/MWRLibertyKeyWest trick and best behaved. 6 - 9 p.m. unless stated or register for text updates Thanks to the sponsors otherwise. by texting request to 305- who provided prizes for Friday: Karaoke with DJ 797-4468. this event: Doggie Style Pet Gunz The following are sched- Groom Salon, Island Dogs, Saturday: Outdoor Movie uled activities for December: Pet Supermarket & Salty Night Thursday: Gingerbread Paws Pet Spa. Sponsorship Dec. 22: Karaoke with DJ house competition in the does not imply federal Gunz barracks at 5 p.m. endorsement of product or Dec. 22: Corn Hole Dec. 22: Corn Hole service. Tournament at 5 p.m. Tournament at Sunset Dec. 24: Tracking Santa ‘til Lounge on Sigsbee Park at Outdoor movie midnight 5 p.m. Dec. 29: Karaoke with DJ Dec. 25: Christmas break- Community Recreation is Gunz fast at the barracks at 10 hosting an outdoor movie a.m.; win a Fury Water night at 6 p.m., Saturday Dining open Adventure certificate! at the Sigsbee Park Sunset Dec. 28: Game Night in the Lounge. Sunset Lounge will The following MWR din- barracks at 5 p.m. have a kids menu along ing options are available: Dec. 30: Parasailing with with their dinner specials Airlanes Grill on Boca Fury Water Adventures. for bigger kids and grown- Chica: 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., The cost is $25; register by ups. Candy, popcorn and Monday - Friday Dec. 28 stacks will cost a $1 each. Beachside Grill on Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve This month’s feature film : 9 a.m. - 5 pre-party in the barracks is “Elf,” rated PG. Call 305- p.m. daily from 5 - 6 p.m.; free pizza 563-0364 for more details. Fly Away Café at and SWAG Navigator’s on Boca Chica: Navigator’s music 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday Fitness center - Friday; 10 a.m. - 5 Navigator’s Bar at the p.m., Saturday - Sunday; Boca Chica Fitness Boca Chica Marina has Navigator’s Bar is open 11 Center is now operating on live entertainment dur- Dec. 15, 2017 • • 5

Santa rolls in to visit NAS at Winter Fest

Naval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt . Bobby Baker, top, and Santa talk to youngsters attending the annual Tree Lighting ceremony Dec . 8 at the Sigsbee Park Community Center . In addition to the visit with Santa, children got to pet a holiday pony from Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm, with Jeanne Sealander, bottom left .

From NAS Key West the holiday tree at the Fury Water Adventures Public Affairs Sigsbee Community Key West, The Home Center Dec. 8. Depot, Sparkling Ice, he annual Tree After the tree light- Key West Military Lighting and Win- ing, children enjoyed Affairs Committee, Tter Fest drew face painting and mak- Navy League Key West more than 550 to ing crafts in Santa’s Council, Southernmost watch Santa and Naval Workshop. The high- VFW Post 3911 and the Air Station Key West light, of course, was NAS Key West Area Commanding Officer meeting Santa. Chief Petty Officers Capt. Bobby Baker light Sponsors were USAA, Association. U.S. Navy photo by Tim Campbell

U.S. Navy photos by Danette Baso Silvers 6• •Dec. 15, 2017

U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Cody Babin Naval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt . Bobby Baker, above, shares the century-old history of the air station at the start of the Centennial Celebration Dec . 7 . Air Force Reservist Staff Sgt . Vanessa Hunter, bottom right, shares Navy history with her daughter . Hunter also is the command administrative assistant at Boca Chica Field .

rine base were closed and which is now the Key West of the Cuban blockade. NAS its personnel released. Most International Airport, was President John F. Kennedy continued from page 1 of the buildings on Trumbo used to support blimps fly- visited NAS Key West Point were destroyed or dis- ing anti-submarine patrols. afterwards to thank service Curtis N-9 sea plane flown mantled and moved to other Monroe County provided a members and their families by Coast Guard Lt. Stanley locations. seldom-used county airport for their contributions dur- Parker. Then, on Dec. 18, A small Navy force main- on for Army ing the crisis. 1917, Naval Air Base Key tained a radio wireless sta- fixed-wing aircraft. Boca As in the past, the naval West was commissioned tion at the Naval Station Chica Field was eventually presence in the Keys was and Lt. Parker became the in Truman Annex and the transferred to the Navy reduced during the 1970s first commanding officer. remaining facilities were and become a part of NAS with the closure of the naval Naval Air Base pilots used only occasionally dur- Key West. Naval Station station and eventual sale of flew seaplanes and blimps ing 1920-1930 for seaplane Key West reopened and the the former base property to in search of German subma- training. International Navy established a Sonar local developers. rines resting on the surface events and a growing School at Truman Annex. However, the superior, to recharge batteries. German submarine menace By the end of the war, Key year-round flying weather Naval aviation anti-sub- in nearby waters began to West was a homeport for and strategic location of the marine warfare was born. revive Navy operations in submarines, destroyers and southernmost air station From the first class of stu- the Keys during the late aircraft squadrons. was not overlooked. dent flight officers on Jan. 1930s. After the war ended, NAS In August 2017, Tactical 18, 1918, until the end of Seaplanes operating Key West was retained as a Combat Training System - the war, more than 500 avi- from Trumbo Point led to training facility. a major component in train- ators were trained estab- the reopening of NAS Key The air station’s strategic ing aviators - recorded its lishing NAS Key West as West on Dec. 15, 1940. location proved vital dur- 100,000th sortie. a premier training site for Other satellite facilities ing the 1962 Cuban Missile The system, which tracks Naval aviators. were established in the Crisis. Reconnaissance and and records flight training Following World War I, local area to support the operational flights began using GPS, began tracking the air station and subma- war effort. Meachum Field, Oct. 22, 1962, in support flights in March 2006. Dec. 15, 2017 • • 7

The Key West Art and Historical Society’s year-long exhibit ‘The Navy in Key West’ at the Custom House, above, now includes memorabilia and displays highlighting Naval Air Station Key West’s centennial . NAS Key West’s Centennial of Naval Aviation Celebration, Dec . 7, opened with the station’s Honor Guard, right . KWAHS Director Michael Gieda, below, welcomed the crowd and opened the doors free of charge for the celebration . U.S. Navy photos by Jolene Scholl 8• •Dec. 15, 2017 cmwra elves This week at FFSC

Thrift Savings Plan basics behaviors when faced with conflicting sit- uations. Participants will practice skills Tuesday, 9 - 10 a.m., FFSC that prevent conflicts from escalating. As a member of the uniformed services Register with Amanda Slater at 305-293- or federal employee, you have the oppor- 2766 tunity to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement savings plan Fleet and Family Support Center’s similar to 401(k) plans offered to private hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. sector employees. Monday - Friday. The center is closed Dec. The purpose of the TSP is to give you 25 and Jan. 1, 2018. the ability to participate in a long-term FFSC services including deployment retirement savings and investment plan. support, relocation assistance, family This training provides an overview and employment readiness, life skills educa- highlights the many advantages of the tion, personal financial management, cri- TSP. For more information, call 305-293- sis incident response and training, sexual 3770 assault prevention and response, ombuds- man support, transition assistance man- Managing stress/anger agement, family advocacy and profes- sional counseling. For more information 10 - 11 a.m., Dec. 22, FFSC or to request services, call 305-293-4408 This workshop helps people manage or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., conflict by examining their attitudes and Sigsbee Park. U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl aval Air Station Commander Capt. Bobby Baker, far left, recognizes board NAS Classifieds members of the Civilian Morale, Welfare Recreation Association Tuesday Nduring the annual CMWRA Holiday luncheon. Organizing the event were, FOR SALE (five-plus years) den- charting and taking digital to that Friday’s issue. Make from left, Marilu Johnson, Robin Boucree, Kecia Eleby, David Patrocky, Noelle 1999 Honda Valkyrie - tal hygienist to work at a X-rays. Local Anesthesia submissions to the NAS Lohse-Salyers, Kehaulani Murray, Gina Sonzogni and Tom Boeskool. CMWRA one owner, V-6, 1500cc, family operated practice Delivery certification is Key West Public Affairs 27,000 miles, black with that focuses on general a plus, but not required. Office by email, jolene. President Donald Allman was at the microphone and CMWRA treasure Mike saddlebags. $2,900. Call and cosmetic dentistry. Please email a cover letter [email protected]; mail, P.O. Benfield wasn’t present. 313-415-8763 Positions are available with resume to: dentalkey- Box 9001, Key West, FL from two - four days/week. [email protected]. 33040-9001; or fax sub- ROOMMATE WANTED Candidates should be able missions to 305-293-2627. to perform basic hygiene NAS KEY WEST CLASS- Unless otherwise direct- One or two roommates duties that include, but are IFIEDS are free for active- ed, ads will run for four for 3/2 in Sigsbee Park not limited to scaling and duty and retired personnel, issues. Name and phone housing. Rent currently root planning, periodontal their families and civilian number must accompany about $1,400 a month. maintenance, full mouth base employees only. all requests in order to be One pet already in house- debridement, probing, Deadline for submissions considered for publication. hold. Must be eligible for be familiar with computer is noon the Tuesday prior Call 305-293-2425. government housing. Call Allison at 479-235 -0001 for more info.

HELP WANTED Summerland Wines and Spirits (located at MM25) has a part-time position available; flexible hours. Positive upbeat environ- ment. Respond to steve@ summerlandwinesandspir- its.com or call 480-888- 5910. Healthy Start Coalition has two full-time positions open in the Key West area: Executive Administrative Assistant and Lower Keys Community Liaison/ Program Director. Starting salary is $38,000 annu- ally plus benefits, depend- ing on experience. Go to KeysHealthyStart.org for details. Key West Dental Practice seeking an experienced